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Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Jim Cummings Behind the Bars.

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 1.-The Adams express
company robbers are at last beginning to turn
up in this city. This morning Robert Pinker-
ton and Superintendent DGmsel of the
Adams express company, having in charge
Fred Wttrock, arrived from Kansas City,
and Assistant Superintendent Robins, of the
Pinkerton agency, brought the accomplce
Weaver from Chicago 1t was pretty we'll
known that Pinkerton was on his way to this
city with Wittrock, and Wien the train ar
rived there was a large crowd at the station
anxious to catch glimpse of the Janus Jim
Cummings" Plnkerton aided his prisoner
from the car and, followed by Damsel, they
entered carriage and we're driven rapidly to
the -Four Courts, where the prisoner was de-
livered over to the iailor, who took him in
charge and "Jim Cummings" was at last
placed behind the bars. A soon as the prison
crS were released from the clutches of the
PmkcrtOnS it became possible TO obtain in
terviews from them. Neither had much to
say. Wttrock said he and Haight planned
the robbery and all the stories about Mrs
Haight having done headwork were mere
talk and nothing more. FOthcringham had
known nothing about the contemplated rob
berry and had suspected nothing wrong.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02

LIVERPOOL, Jan. IA leading weekly
grain circular says: The grain trade is very
strong. The year closes with unusual activ-
ity. Wheat is dearer in all positions. There
is large inquiry from spectators. The
demand from millers is small, but is expected
to increase after the turn of the year. Car.
goes are held at q $ advance and few are
offered. At yesterdays market there was q
large attendance, with strong feeling. Wheat
was very firm and a fair business was done
AT an advance of ida ID over Tuesdays rates.
In flour a good business was done, mostly at
an advance OF cd. Maize was in good
dnmnnd at an adNnrre OF about Is ID.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Columbus Debating Society.

CoLuMHJs, Neb., Jan. l.-[Special Tele-
gram to the BEE. Our literary and lyceum
is developing some promising young artists
in oratory, elecution and debate. The pro-
grarpme last night was peculiarly interesting
and the vocal and instrumental exercises
were of high order. the Maennerchor hall
being filled at the weekly meetings, our edtl-
Gators, lawyers, pastors and business men
giving it their support and presence and is
doing much to create Il literary taste among
the Young people.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
The Spring NInnocuvprs.

VIENNA. Jan. 1.-The mayor of Broes, a
town in Transylvania, has been officially
notified to prepare for the spring manocuvers
which are to be held there and which will be
attended by Emperor,Francis Joseph. The un-
usual earliness of the notice is supposed to
indicate an intention TO concentrate troops
in IlanSylyania,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Wahiuuist Goes to McCook.

HASTINGS, Neb., Jan. l.-[Spectal Tce-
gram to the BEE. Charles B. Wahlquist,
one OF the brightest young journalists in the
state, has severed his connection as city editor
of the Gazette-J ournal OF this place, with the
intent of assuming on Wednesday next part
propretorship of the McCook Democrat,
Richard Thompson's interest in which Mr..
WahlQuist has bought. He will be associated
with his brother in the conduct of the paper
The field is ample, the workers capable and
the harvest will undoubtedly be both crafty
ing and remuneratiNe.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Favors the Hatch Bill.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l.-At meeting Of
the board of directors of the California State
Horticultural society yesterday resolutions
were adopted requesting the California con-
gressiOnal delegates to use every effort to
secure the passage of the Hatch bill now
pending, which provides for the establish
ment and endowment of experimental
stations in connection with the agricultural
colleges in the different states.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Oslesby Positively Not Candidate

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Star this
evening says: Last night Governor Oglesby,
of Illinois, who came here to attend the
funeral of the late Senator Logan, in CONVEX
Sation with several leading citizens of that
state, declared most positively and unequl-
vocally that he would not be candidate for
the seat in the senate made vacant by Gen
eral Logan's death. He reiterated his tor
merly expressed intention of retiring to
private life at the end of his term as gov
ernOr
Representative Cannon leaves for Illinois
tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02

deavor by every means to maintain peace so
long as the vital interests aud honor OF the
country were not jeopardized, Notwth.
standing that all the states of Europe had
been arming since the above mentioned dec
laIa;ions were made, nothing had happened
peace. On the contrary, the various rulers
and their governments showed pacific inten-
tons corresponding to the wishes OF their
nppnla
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
SMALLPOX in Australia.

MELBOURNE, Jan.l.-The German steamer
Preussen, from Bremen via Port Said, has
arrived here with case Of small pOX-on
board and was quarantned. The disease
spread to twenty-four other persons Thirty
passengers who were landed at Sidney have
also been taken sick
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02

CHICAGO, Jan. l.-ISpecial Telegram TO
the BEE IA morning paper says: 1t was
learned yesterday beyond much doubt that
the Pinkertons have received an important
clue i'll connection with the Rock Island train
robbery of the United States express COM
pany, and that they expect 10 capture some
of the criminals in few days. Indeed, ii is
believed that they have one of them already.
Tn ere is well founded report that Wappen-
stein Il as gone to a foreign country after the
murderer on the strength of confession
made by one of the men now under arrest
for the Frisco tram robbery, and that man,
it is limited, is Fothcringhan. Pinkerton
practically admitted last evening that he
knew from the beginning that FOtheringham
was in the plot,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
DIED.
BIAKE--,JanuarY

BLAKE-January l at | AS a, m., Katie Van
Housen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D..
+. Blake, aged years and months.
Funeral Sunday January Q, AT p. M,
from family residence, 72O North Eighteenth
street. Friends respectfully invited.
AliI.QU tST-ln this city December 81 at
8:i5 a. m, Stella Louisa, daughter of q.
W. and Louisa IL Ahlquist aged year
and months.
Funeral Sunday, January 2, at 2 p. N. from
family residence, 1881 Chicago street Friends
respectfully inyited.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02

CoLUNmUs, Nob., Jan. 1.-fSpecial TcIe-
gram to the BEE. The cold snap has bridGed
the Loup river. Our merchants are feeling
better, for the loss of our bridge in November
has crippled our trade and badly demoralized
our revenues. Hogs and grain are pouring
into our market and mills are running night
and dQy,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Ti.za Relieves iu Peace.

PEsTH, Jan. l.-Herr Tiszs. hungarian
prime minister, answering New Years con.
gratulations OF the liberal members Of the
diet, to-day said that the government adhered
to the eastern policy himself and Count Kali
noky had already enunciated, aud would en-
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Touched For a Hundred.

On Saturday niaht about 10 O'Clock Mr., ID.
i. Hayden, the contractor, was held up and
robbed of 500 while passing west of Hans
com park ON his way home. He was driving
al rapid sal when he was stopped by two
men, who tipped him out ot his sleigh and
went through his pockets.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Family Poisoned by Eating Ham

PITTsBuRG, Pa, Jan. l.-Members of
family of this city named Thomas are suffer
ing severely from trichniosio contracted
through eating raw ham, which proved to be
alive with parasites, One OF the sons cannot
recover,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Crews New Years Heception.

PARIS, jan l.-President Grevy had the
customary New Years reception at the
Elysee. The papal nuncio made An address
In behalf OF tha diplomatic body, M.
Grevy, replying, referred TO the good rela-
tions that had existed between France and
all other powers for period long enough TO
believed that peace would be prolonged by
the wisdom of tho several governments Tor
the happiness ot the nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Coiorado's Mine Output

DENVER, Jan. 1.-The Tribune-Republican
says: The following Is the estimate of the
output OF Colorado mines for 1856: Silver,
SIG, ,450g9l; lead S. 123 296; gold, S5,O ,OS7, 90;
copper SlS2,570. Total, S26 10i, ,65s. Increase
over 1850, S2,362,0s0.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Gob,et's Pacific speech Applauded.

PARIS, Jan. 1.-The press of this city is
unanimous in its applause of the pacific ut
terances of NJ. Goblet in his speech made
yesterday TO the deputation from the stock
exchange, and says that it hopes the speech
will put an end to the aarmist campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Sullivan Quietly Reins.alled.

DUBLIN, Jan. 1.-The procession attendant
upon the ceremonies OF reinstalling Mr.. Sui
Ivan as lord mayor of Dublin to-day was the
simplest ever witnessed in the city. There
was none OF the display usual upon such an
OCCASION.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Nearly Three Hundred Lives Lost.

MADRAS, Jan. 1.-Two hundred and sew
enty-ive natives lost their lives by the burn
ing of the reserved enclosure at the Peoples
park here yesterday. No Europeans were
Killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02

THEKAISER'S SJUBILEE
Nearly Eighty Years of Official Lif, Com
pleted by Emperor William,
THE EVENT DULY CELEBRATED
Loyal Germans Of High and Low Degree
Assemble TO Honor Their King,
TALE OF THE TERRIBLE STORM
How the New Year Was Ushered in With
Boisterous Fun.
DClNGS ~ FRENCH SOCIETY
Beautiful Women in Warm Furs Make
the Customary Calls-Gencral Bout
anger's Latest Move-Othcr
European Happenings
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02
Employee TO shnre IN tho Profits.

BosToN, Jan. 1.-The proprietors of the
Boston Herald announced to-day to their
employees proposition TO give 10 them for
the current year portion OF tha net profits
OF the business, after Teserylng the interest
on the value OF the pTOperCY. The employees
are to share in proportion to wages received
during the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02

Mr., Randall, who has been In the land de-
pa,tmsnt Of the B. az NJ, tor many years, hat
Resigned his position ana Will hereafter dt
vote his time tO private enterprises.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-02

Nebraska and Iowa Weather.
For Nebraska and Iowa: Warmer; rain or
snow.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
ON BROAD STREET.
A Noted Piece of Property To be Hemod
eled.

The old building No. 500 Broad street,
adjoining Blair's drugstore, is being torn
down, and a handsome new building will
be erected in its place. This property is
owned by Mrs. Charles \. McCourt, for
merly Miss Pizzini, youngest daughter of
the late Andrew Pizzini.
This place was before the war one OF
Richmond's noted localities. Here for a
long time Andrew Pizzini, the elder
uncle of Councilman Andrew Pizzini,
carried on the largest confectionery bust
ness in the city. some time about 1893
he built and occupied the store at present
occupied by his nephew
At the old stand Mr.. Pizzini was tianked
on the east by Stebbins x Pullen, china
ware and cr0ckery dealers, and on the
west by cambridge K Hart, grocers.
On the same square were Charles
Hartwell, dry goods; F. W Bass, boots
and shoes John Harold, toys and fancy
goods f. Mct arthy, groceries, Allen x
Gentry, books and periodicals; Moses
May, lager beer and confections, and c..
r. Harding, jeweler Opposite was the
old Swan Tavern, the theatrical head
quarters, and Crafton's stables, and por
ton of the yard and stables OF the Rich
m0nd, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road. The south side was improved a
little, but the west side does not look
much better than 1t did thirty-tiye years
ago.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17

wear che had blown away all but one rib
which he was taking home to his wife.
He Is back, however good as new and
blowing again as before.
The Growing hen" .teto came of with
success on Friday. from > to : pm. II
was an ideally pretty sight from the win
dows and porticO of the hotel 4 central
banquet table provided with fruits, flow
ers, and champagne in profuson Around
it, at some dozen other tables, the guests
Several hundred were seated and served.
Then came the Virginia reel under the
the trees and return procession, headed
by the band. The ballroom reached, the
colillion was continued until the hour
for the regular ball Of the evening ap-
preached, compelling the dispersion OF
the merry throng. 1t Is mistake
that the ladies Joined In the
Growing I'm the ballroom /;
that exuberance being left for The brass
horn and the beaux. On Sunday Bishop
Peterkin was here and the services at the
church were most interesting. TO-mOr-
row a musicale will be given in the ball
room al II for the purchase Of an org0n.
II will be a charming affair. The pro-
gramme will include solos and concerted
music rendered by Mr. William II Grant
Of Richmond. Mrs Leo Of New York,
Il grand contralto pupil and friend Of
Madame lcalchil; solo also by Miss Jones
Of Pennsylvania, delightful Soprano.
There will be recitations 10y Mrs. Ran
dolph Norriss Of Richmond. who is a
finely cultivated clOcutiOnist, and the
church people feel that with this pro
gramme at fftV cents ticiu the organ is
as good as b0ugh
Among the notables here is Hon. John
$. Barbour of Washington. General vii
liam Preston is here recovering from a
dangerous illness. His fam " who were
summoned from Bar Ilarbor have ar
rived. Mr. Wickle1e Preston. MIS-. and
the Misses Preston, and Mrs Dayie nff
Preston Mrs. Davic is remarkable
handsome woman, and the young ladies,
too. fresh from the Bar larbor hreelcs
are looking splcndidly. They were for
so many years habitues of the White
that il seems quite the natural thing TO
see them again among the guests
Miss May Handy is now pronounced
the beauty.
This week is TO be filled. night and day,
with elaborate fandang0- Among them
a fiflydollar german, given by ten of the
hcaux, each subscribing that sum, is am
nouuccd for Wednesday night 1t will
he very handsome
Great pleasure is expressed here by the
friends of Mr.. David Walker at her
reported recovery from the late railway
disaster which spread such dismay
among the visitors here and brought so
many guests over the Allcgha1y road
Yet already this horrible affair seems
quite "out Of print, so far as denuncia-
tion is concerned, and so passed by The
only question can be, When will the
next occury" Alas, that the public
should be so at the mercy of careless con-
ductors and unpunishcd corporations
The weather here now is charming and
the crowd immense y. J..
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
Racing at Saratoga.

SARATOGA, y. Y. August l6.-Racing
was continued here to-day, il being ia,
nineteenth day Of the regular season
The weather was threatening In Oh,
morning. but 10 cleared of beautifully by
1870. The attendance az the track is the
largest of the meeting The track is fast
First race, mile Harry Russell won
Casselt second, and Lelax third Time
l1Gi
Second race, free handicap sweep.
stakes. mile and furlong Swift won
Royal Arch second. and Queen Eliz beth
third Time 1926.
Third race. the FoXhan stakes, | miles
Tramp won. with Glcnspray second, and
Carrie third. Time 2j7.
Fourth ace-Mile Rosaind won
lIimalaya second, and Maggie Mitchell
third Time, l:i3i
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
On THE SQUARE.


There was very fine attendance at
the concert on the Capitol Square yester
day evening. Among those noticed were
some very prominent elderly citizens
with their wives Towards the close OF
the concert a number of working men on
their way home dropped in. and on the
whole it was very representative gath
ering All the selections were we'll exc
cuted and well received The National airs
and Hurry, Little Children" the ever
popular selections from Oliyette, and Let
Me Like a Soldier FALL seemed the
fayorites
The next concert will be at Monroe
Park, at j:45 o'clock pm. tomorrow.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.

Two new cases of yellow fever were
reported In Key West yesterday and
three deaths
Albert Powls, aged seventeen years
son Of the town sergeant, suffolk, Va
committed suicide Monday by taking
laudanum, bought ostensibly for hi.
mother.
Frederick Tudor, manufacturer OF
steam heating apparatus in New York
has assigned.
F. H. Allsworth, Of the general execu-
tive board Of the knights Of Labor, IN
dorses the stand taken by the Chicago
Carpenters Union In resisting the con
tractors attempts to abolish the eight
hour day.
Vice President Briggs, Of the Fidelity
and Casualty Insurance Company, OF
New York was Monday committed a. aH
insane person.
A disease. said 10 be Texas fever, has
broken out among cattle In the neighbOr-
hood Of Oswego, y. Y.
A special meeting Of the board Of
trustees Of Princeton College has decided
to accept and put in operation a number
of additional fellowships.
The first street.car line ever operated
In Danyille, Va, was opened to the pub
tic Monday.
At New York Monday John Joyce, the
well-known highN ayman, was sentenced
to twenty-four years and nine months in
The State prison at hard labor
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
THE CHAT>WORTH HORROR.
4 Million Dollars Damages Eighty More
Deaths Expected.

CuArswoRTH, ILL, August lG-The
damages ON account'o of the accident will
be- little short of Sl,OOO0OO Probably
eighty people will die, and $1,000 is the
limit that can be collected for a dead per
son. This one item will figure mp SlO0,-
600 The seriously wounded may collect
$4,000 or $ljO 900 each Add to this the
loss of business and damage TO property
and the disaster will cost the company a
round sum.
Henry l. Beach, editor Of the Pan
Hndt Adoocato, Piper City, blames the
section men and the engineer for the dis.
aster. That fire and smoke were seen in
the neighborhood Of the bridge last
Wednesday, he says, is confirmed by
many farmers who live in the neighbor
hood. and were the section foreman more
attentive and strict in the performance OF
his duties the disaster would never have
happened.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
TuE THISTLE ARRIVES.
She Is a Handsome Graft and Her Appear
ance Gives Promise of Speed.

She Is a Handsome Graft. and Her Appear
ance Gives Promise of Speed.
NEW YORK. August l6.-The Scotch
yacht Thistle arrived a. the bar at 4
O'Clock this morning, and at o'clock
dropped anchor of Tompkinsyille, ). |.
Capt Barr reports pleasant passage eN-
cept three days of rough weather and
three without apuir of wind The rest of
tho time they had light breeze The
Thistle is ccrlanlya pretty model, and
her appearance does not belle her claims
to speed II will take about two weeks
10 clean her up, set her topmast, and
bend on her racing sails She cam. over
under small mansail. tOpsail, staysail.
and iib. For two days Of the trip she
carried two reefs in her mainsail The
rest of the trip she shook out everything.
The trip took just twenty-One days.
Officers and crew, 81 men in all,are fine
looking lot otmen. Capt. Barr is heavy
set Scotchman, heavily bearded and
brOnzed by exposure to the weather
Ills crew share with him just pride In
their cutter
NEW YORK. August tG-The best day 5
run was made on August ,, when, with
all sails set, including her spinnaker she
recled of 2i7 miles in heavy breeze,
with a cross sea, which is considered re-
markable for so small a craft under short
sail
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
RUSSIA TO-NICHT.
The First Performance Of the ran season.

The First Performance of the fnll season
Tonight at the Theatre thc ncw PLAY
Of Russia will be presented 10 is pro-
duced under the management of Mes-rs
f. II Hume and f. VI Ca-tine For the
cast, the well-known actor, Mr. Frank C.
Bangs, and the talented actress. Miss
Charlotte Behrens. have been engaged
They have the support OF metropolitan
company OF frstclass artists Every at
tention has been paid 90 detail, and the
scenery and costumes are new and char.
acterstic II is hoped that the first per
formancc Of the season may De well
patroLizcd i'm order that the management
may De encouraged 90 furnish the very
best attractions that the land affords dur.
ing the ensuing season.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
PnIicc Cnnrt.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday
Israel Clements "a colored boyl, aged
thirteen years, was fined $3.50 and costs
for striking James Richardson With a
rock.
Tom Dixon lcolored) charged with
breaking and entering in tie night time
the store Of Bernard ! cwis and stealing
a lot Of jewelry and goods. Dixon was
required to give bond for his good beha-
vior for twelve months
William Malone (coloredl was fined
$3.50 and costs for being disorderly on
the street.
j. H. Noryel and r. r. Hollins were
fined s. for fighting in the street
William Christian lcoloredl was fined
s. for trespassing upon the premises of
and abnsing Preston Randolph
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
The Late Harry Phoebus.

Mrs. Phoebus Is having a monument
erected in st. Johns cemetery at Hamp-
ton, Va, to the memory Of her husband.
1t is being erected by Mr. Muldoon Of
Louisville, KY. 1t IS to be Of Maine
granite with bronze bust let into the
shaft about fifteen feet from the ground,
the shaft TO be thirty feet high with an
urn on top OF the monument The cost
Of this monument Is estimated at about
s. 900
Mr Phoebus had many friends In Rich
m0nd and was a great benefsct0r Of
the male orphan asylum OF this city
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
SPELLING by EAR,
Some Signs Met with In Day. Rambl

NbHif 'ibH' n'A WIN III DhS : hhHlDles
A reporter in his rambles after town
topics often comes across some temarka-
bic specimens OF spelling. Below IS an
evidence.
"Deying and securing done here all
goods warrented.'
On another one Is inscribed, "Jullps five
cents cheap enough even II Il ia bad
spell. ill another says, "Accordions
mendid." "Old iron bort hear Is about
the worst We have met with The fol-
lowing is a verbatim copy with the name
omittedl of society note received by a
reporter not long since for insertion in
The Sunday issue
Mrs -- whom have been spending
a sojum at ole Pint are much improven -
We have other specimens but these
will answer fortO-day.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17

CHICAGO, August l6.-The Neics Mon
treal special says J. y. Page, bookkeepei
Of the large wholesale stationery house
Of c. o. Beauchemn x Co., raised a $2j
check 10 S25, 900 on the Jacques Cartier
Bank to-day, cashed It and absconded
lie is well connected and has been in the
employ of the house for five years lie
has been speculating in bucket shop:
lately. and, il is said lost $4,000 in one
OF the establishments.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
In Tavor OF Commercial Union.

CHICAGO, August ga Winnepeg,
Man, special says A public meeting
was held here last night to discuss com
mercial union with the United States. #
was thoroughly representative gather
ing Of the commercial agents OF the Cana
dian northwest The chief speaker was
Professor Goodwin Smith. Of Toronto.
who said that in time that If the tariff
were removed the Canadian northwest
would find market for its wheat in
American cities in place OF England.
Enthusiastic speeches in favor OF closer
commercial relations with the States
were made by prominent citizens, and
the meeting was unanimously in favor Of
this view
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17
snti.fed win the Nerdict.

Frank VI. LangstOn, son Of John VI
Langston, president OF the Colored Nor
NAL school at Petersburg and ex-United
States Minister 10 IIayu, who was con
yicled of murder Of John II. Runln (col.
oredl and sentenced TO eight years in the
pcnitentiary, was brought to the city
yesterday morning by Depuy Sheriff
Bcasley and turned over to Superintend
ent Moses, Of the States prison. Lang
ston will occupy the position as assistant
to the steward of the hospital
Langston is, under all the circumstanc
es very well satisfied with the verdict.